The national sport mourns the death of Rafael Risco, 76, known as ‘Calidad’, who was part of the team at the peruvian team and the club of his loved ones, Alianza Lima.
The FPF confirmed the hard news through its official channels, sending accompanying condolences to the family of the former left wing, which was part of Blanquirroja’s classification for the 70 World Cup in Mexico.
“The Peruvian Football Association is sorry the sensitive death of Rafael Risco, who was part of our Peruvian team at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends, ”said the federation’s social networks.
Publication of the Peruvian Football Association.
He also recalled that the ‘Wonder’ was present in the Peruvian team’s historic deployment in the 69 Bombonera against Argentina, which served to qualify for the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. Risco formed the selection with Roberto Chale, Héctor Chumpitaz, Teófilo Cubillas, Oswaldo ‘Cachito’ Ramirez, Pedro León and others.
The departure of the ex-selected was exactly known on the 120th birthday of Alianza Lima, the team that Rafael Risco He declared himself an avid fan and follower of his story; He also took part in the events organized by the institution.
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